Somerset's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Devine Warhorses out 7-6. This was payback for Somerset, who suffered a 13-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Miguel Sandoval was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Sandoval has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Sandoval was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Eleazar Hernandez was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Ruben Moreno was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
On Devine's side, they got a good showing from Rudy Costilla, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Corey Dirck and Samuel Guardiola did some serious damage despite the final result: Dirck went 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Guardiola scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Roger Gutierrez, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Somerset is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. As for Devine, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Pearsall the next time they take the field. Devine will host Pearsall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Somerset will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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